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BAI Consultation on Access Rules

The Broadcast Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched its consultation on the draft Access Rules. The draft rules detail proposed new requirements in respect of the provision of subtitling, Irish Sign Language and audio description on Irish television services.

The consultation is open until 27th July. The BAI issued a press release to announce the launch of the consultation.

An Irish Sign Language version of the consultation document, which also includes the draft Access Rules, can be accessed on the BAI’s website here.

An audio version of the consultation document, which also includes the draft Access Rules can be accessed here.

A copy of the consultation document in Braille is available on request.

There is also a consultation section on their website which allows you to respond to the consultation online, check it out here.

The BAI is accepting submissions through their website, by email or by post before the 27th July next.

All submissions received are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and protected by data protection legislation.

NCBI will be making a submission, however we encourage people to make individual submissions also.